Capitol Ministries Weekly Bible Study

Explore a biblical blueprint for addressing poverty: Ralph Drollinger unpacks New Testament passages revealing God’s intended hierarchy of personal, family, and church responsibility.

In this follow-up to last week’s foundational “Israel 101,” Ralph Drollinger dives deeper into Scripture to confront one of the most debated theological ideas in modern Evangelicalism: Replacement Theology (also known as Supersessionism). Does the Church replace Israel in God’s plan? Or do God’s promises to Israel still stand? Drawing from Genesis 12, Romans 11, Revelation 7, and many more, this s...

This week’s Bible study explores the biblical foundation for supporting Israel, beginning with God’s covenant in Genesis 12:3. With Scripture as our guide, we examine America’s spiritual and strategic alignment with Israel through key passages in Romans 11 and Revelation 7. Discover why defending Israel remains vital for believers and nations alike.

This week’s Bible study tackles a pressing issue in today’s political and cultural climate: the normalization of deception in public life. Drawing deeply from Proverbs, the life of Abraham Lincoln, and the call to Christlike leadership, this study challenges political leaders — and all believers — to reject the subtle compromises of half-truths, spin, and manipulation. You’ll hear the full teachin...

- How do godly people think?  - What should be going on in our minds?  - What habits should be forming in the maintenance of our minds?  How we ought to care for and manage our minds is the subject of this passage and this week’s study.

Truth wins out in the end. The importance of truth in the capital community cannot be understated. In this Bible study, the following proverbs depict the various benefits of being a man or a woman of truth.

“You are the salt of the earth…” and “You are the light of the world…” (Matthew 5:13, 14) indicate that all believers are to have a here-and-now influence in addition to evangelism and discipleship. What follows are the biblical arguments for participation in the State in ways beyond evangelism.

A biblical, compassionate case for why life begins at conception, what Scripture says about the value of the unborn, and the government's role in protecting the most vulnerable.

Only through the power and timing of the indwelling Holy Spirit can any of us, male or female, attain Christlikeness. In theological language, attaining Christlikeness is called progressive sanctification about which I have written other studies. Rather than look at these forthcoming passages as a legalistic measuring stick demanding immediate performance, view this study as a tool God can use in...

Bible knowledge (and its application) is the only means for growth in Christlikeness. You must first know the Word before you can obey it. Grow strong in Christ via the progression of Proverbs: instruction leads to knowledge, knowledge leads to understanding, and understanding leads to wisdom! 

In the first chapter of the New Testament (NT) book of James, the half-brother of Jesus addresses the issue of how God inculcates wisdom to a believer: it explains the means by which God grows people up! 

 The apostle Paul experienced betrayal throughout the course of his ministry—and I am sure you and I will too. Such is normal in the life of the believer according to the Bible. So don’t be surprised when it happens to you. Sage believers will counsel you that God uses wounded followers of His in the mightiest of ways.  How do you handle betrayal? How do you overcome the negative emotions associat...

In the Capitol, the “compassion” and “mercy” of Liberal Theology has been used to foist a myriad of unbiblical concepts that have led to bad policy. What wisdom can we glean from God’s Word that could aid us in solving the problem? May God use this Bible study in that regard. 

Given the nature of the Capitol, many people live away from their home environments for regular, extended periods of time. The temptation for sexual sin is ever-present, and I have seen too many legislators, staff, and lobbyists fall prey to it. Accordingly, the following Bible study contains some key biblical insights related to staying sexually pure in a surreal environment like the U.S. Capitol...

Heated debate among Evangelical pastors and church leaders has erupted over the past 40 years as to how the believer should best engage in societal change. While both sides of the debate represent noble motives and seek the same objective, how to best achieve it, unfortunately, remains controversial. Let me suggest that this study’s passage in Luke makes a strong and simple case for the following:...

Given the political turmoil America has experienced recently and in the past few years, let's ake a close look at Ephesians 6:10–11:  Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might. Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil. This is a timely and appropriate study. The wholehearted examination of this passage provides us w...

Scripture is the foundation upon which all good reasoning is built. It is the only reliable foundation for all logic and good judgment. It is the only trustworthy basis for the beginning of thoughts, ideas, actions and practices. The Word of God is intended to be the mind’s bedrock, its compass.

Let’s look at three excuses that often surface about Bible Study, along with the practical benefits. May you gain a greater conviction to diligently study the Word of God and develop a habit of a lifetime!

This week we will examine all that the Bible book of Proverbs has to say about anger. If you struggle with anger, and who doesn’t, or you hang with those who do, then this chapter in Proverbs is for you.

What are the ploys of the devil that dupe so many people— and how can you see through them? 

What do you believe regarding how a person is saved and why? 

"If I could teach an elected official only one Bible study as to how to remain effective for God in office, it would be this one."

The  unity of the followers of Jesus Christ in the nation’s Capitol, state capitols, and civic government matters immeasurably. This study will focus on the importance of that unity , as well as what the Bible says about the issue. The believer must be cognizant of specific actions to perform in order to achieve and maintain unity .  We will examine Ephesians 4:1–3 in this quest. Our nation desper...

America’s challenges seem to be increasing exponentially. Are political solutions, policies, and elections the total answer? Are they the ultimate way to fix these problems? Are they the way to properly diagnose, remedy, and cure our increasingly complex national ailments?  As Haggai sees it, the solution to a nation’s woes is not political—it is first spiritual; that’s what’s most important to Go...

How do we facilitate more men and women in public office who are mature in Christ—governing authorities who have not only the courage to fight the right battles but also the strength,  faithfulness , and perseverance to go the distance?